Catalyst
Position Type: Full-time/Exempt/Salaried
Location: Austin, TX or Remote
(If located in Austin, the position is hybrid with 3 days in office)
Compensation: $60,000
Application: Please be sure to include a link to your portfolio
What's the job?
We are looking for a talented, innovative, full-time graphic designer to work a hybrid schedule at our Austin, TX office. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and producing work for a wide portfolio of clients, including but not limited to: branding and identity work, print collateral, social media assets, web and email design, and digital ads.
The ideal candidate works well both within a creative team and as a self-starter. You should be comfortable in all phases of design from conception to presentation. This candidate should have a thorough understanding of Adobe Suite, an innovative, strategic thinking ability, as well as be able to juggle multiple projects at one time while meeting fast deadlines and stated client objectives. This role requires a good eye for layout and typography, and an interest in understanding - and incorporating - the latest trends in print and digital marketing. The ideal candidate should be a patient and fast learner, able to take feedback and adjust a design accordingly. Once a project is complete, this role will also be responsible for articulating the intentional choices behind any project during the internal review process or a client-facing presentation.
ExperienceRequired skills: 2-4 years of relevant design experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study
Moderate to complete knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Moderate to complete knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with designing in Canva
Experience with understanding and executing brand/identity standards
Ability to comfortably manage various projects simultaneously
Ability to consistently deliver work on-time, in a deadline-oriented environment
Desired skills: Experience with Adobe After Effects, Final Cut, and/or Premiere Pro
Experience with social media platforms
Experience working closely with web developers
Experience with photography and/or videography
WorkflowContent Creation: Produce eye-catching, compelling, and effective designs as directed in the creative brief, including: Logo designs and brand guide creation
Print collateral (flyers, brochures, paper systems, direct mail, white papers, etc.)
Website and email design
Digital ads (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Google, etc.)
Translate established brand standards into new and creative ideas
Create social media content across a variety of platforms
Collaborate with web developers during the implementation of design into websites and email
Stick to timelines while ensuring a high quality of work
Present concepts and work with professional and strategic rationale
Turn feedback from supervisors and clients into even better work
Help maintain the asset library to enable easy access to brand assets and completed deliverables
Prepare final print-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing
Project and Time management: Stick to timelines while ensuring a high quality of work
Demonstrate proactive solution-based thinking and delivery
Start projects quickly, change tasks at a moment's notice, and complete work on deadline
Manage multiple brand identities and content requirements at once
CommunicationDay-to-day communications: Collaborate with creative manager and other creative team members to take or assist on projects where needed
Answer all emails and messages promptly
Proactively seek out answers to questions on project briefs or assets required to finish a project
Take detailed notes during client kickoffs or while receiving feedback
Presentation skills: Present concepts and work with professional and strategic rationale
Guide clients through the creative process from start to finish and answer questions confidently
Exemplary written and verbal communications skills
Innovation & KnowledgeCreative Innovation & Knowledge: Understands - and incorporates - the latest trends in design, layout, typography, color, and rmore
Has a working knowledge of current events, cultural references. communication styles, and trends
Stays current with best practices, strategies, and industry standards regarding print and brand design, social media, and digital marketing
Is able to message to different generation and audience groups
And...Surprise and delight: Explore new platforms, design tools, software, or other resources and their benefit to Catalyst/creative team
Be willing to self-start, self-teach, and learn new skills or information on your own time/effort
Look for opportunities to jump in and assist other team members or departments